Amelia vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Reece Rank #455

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #455 for Reece.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Reece more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Reece mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Reece boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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